JENNIFER NYAME
KUMASI
Summary
Detail-oriented NMC Registered Midwife (RM) with over 2 years extensive industrial and practical expertise ,I have contributed to numerous successful births, blending expert knowledge in maternal health education with compassionate, patient-focused care. My adeptness in breastfeeding support and emotional empathy have significantly enhanced patient satisfaction and outcomes, showcasing my commitment to excellence in midwifery and promoting healthy outcomes for families through personalized and evidence-based practices.I am a proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MIDWIFE
KWADASO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
07.2024 - Current
- Apply massage methods to improve overall patient experience during childbirth.
- Monitor vital signs, ensure comfort levels and assess emotional states of mothers throughout labor.
- Participates in numerous successful births.
- Optimize clinic efficiency by training staff on proper equipment use, sterilization techniques, and inventory management procedures.
- Prepare patients for successful home births with extensive education on equipment, safety protocols, and emergency procedures.
- Streamline clinical processes through efficient scheduling, documentation, and coordination of care among team members.
- Provide high-quality preconception counseling for optimal health prior to pregnancy, enhancing future pregnancies outcomes.
- Inform families on potential risks and overall benefits of Type births.
- Co-manage high-risk pregnancies and assist in delivery of multiples.
- Monitor the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
- Perform routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
- Conduct prenatal examinations and provide guidance and support to mothers-to-be.
- Teach childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
- Assist with postpartum care and provide guidance on postpartum recovery.
- Counsel patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
- Assess fetal distress during labor and delivery and provide appropriate assistance.
- Facilitate patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
- Conduct well-baby checkups and immunizations for optimum infant health.
- Advise patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
- Use special labor and delivery procedures, including episiotomy and forceps deliveries.
- Educate patients on breastfeeding and provide lactation support.
MIDWIFE
KOMFO ANOKYE TEACHING HOSPITAL
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
- Supported families during the grieving process following pregnancy loss or infant death with empathetic emotional support and resource referrals for ongoing counseling services.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable birthing environment by implementing evidence-based practices in pain management techniques.
- Built strong rapport with patients through open communication channels that encouraged feedback and collaboration on care plans.
- Reduced complications during childbirth with vigilant monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout labor.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care during prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on midwifery best practices through regular continuing education opportunities and membership in professional organizations.
- Fostered an inclusive atmosphere by providing culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations, understanding their unique needs and preferences.
- Enhanced continuity of care by collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians and nurses.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Contributed to improved maternal health outcomes using thorough risk assessment strategies during initial consultations as well as follow-up appointments.
- Developed individualized birth plans in collaboration with expectant mothers to ensure personalized care aligned with their preferences.
- Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
- Achieved positive patient experiences by actively listening to concerns and addressing them promptly in a sensitive manner.
- Increased breastfeeding success rates by offering lactation support and guidance to new mothers.
- Implemented changes in practice based on research findings to enhance the overall quality of midwifery care provided to patients.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous record-keeping practices and adherence to state licensure requirements.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Evaluated clinical performance regularly, identifying areas of improvement and implementing strategies to enhance overall patient care experience.
- Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
- Trained under senior midwives for more hours to obtain qualifications.
Education
DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY - MIDWIFERY
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
KUMASI-GHANA03.2023
DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY - MIDWIFERY
KWADASO NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
KUMASI-GHANA11.2022
Skills
- Maternal health education
- Breastfeeding support
- CTG Interpretation
- Contraceptive counseling
- Antenatal screening
- High-risk pregnancy care
- Infant resuscitation
- Perineal suturing
- Newborn assessment
- Fetal monitoring
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- Patient records management
- Physical examination
- Patient-focused care
- Team building
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision-making
- Emergency response
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient care coordination
- Task prioritization
- Emotional support
- Risk assessment
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient advocacy
- Continuous improvement
- Time management abilities
- Professionalism
- First aid
- Interpersonal skills
- Medical documentation
- Effective communication
- Patient safety
- Postpartum care
- Labor support techniques
- Preconception counseling
- Prenatal care
- Pain management strategies
- Nutrition counseling
- Reproductive health advocacy
- Postnatal depression support
- Sexual health education
- Childbirth preparation classes
- Intrapartum care
- Prenatal nutrition
- Home birth assistance
- Microsoft Office/Data Entry
- Cultural awareness
Certification
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
TYPE OF LICENSE / CERTIFICATE :Midwifery License
COUNTRY :Ghana
REGISTRATION NUMBER :RM34352
LICENSURE BODY/EXAMINATION :Midwifery council of Ghana
STATUS:Active
ELIGIBILITY / LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
TYPE OF CERTIFICATION :International English Language Testing System(IELTS)
TRF NUMBER :23GH030657NYAJ001A
DATE TAKEN :March,20,2024
BAND SCORE: Overall Band score :7.5
Listening :7.5
Reading:8.5
Writing:6.5
Speaking:7.0
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
CERTIFICATION AND QUALIFICATION:
Diploma in Midwifery
INSTITUTIONS NAME :Kwadaso SDA Nursing And Midwifery Training College.
RESULTS:(Pass)
YEAR:November2022
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology
RESULTS :(Pass)
YEAR:March,2023.
REFERENCES
1.Derrick Mensah Kumah Jonfiah
Medical Practitioner
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
jonfiah25@live.com
+233(0)246656981.
2.Kofi Addae Acheampong
Administrator
Info.kchgh@gmail.com
Kwadaso Community Hospital
+233(0)257129161.
3.Vera Sarpong Afrane
Staff Midwife
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
verasarps@gmail.com
+233(0)200744578.
Timeline
MIDWIFE
KWADASO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
07.2024 - Current
MIDWIFE
KOMFO ANOKYE TEACHING HOSPITAL
07.2023 - 06.2024
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
TYPE OF LICENSE / CERTIFICATE :Midwifery License
COUNTRY :Ghana
REGISTRATION NUMBER :RM34352
LICENSURE BODY/EXAMINATION :Midwifery council of Ghana
STATUS:Active
ELIGIBILITY / LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
TYPE OF CERTIFICATION :International English Language Testing System(IELTS)
TRF NUMBER :23GH030657NYAJ001A
DATE TAKEN :March,20,2024
BAND SCORE: Overall Band score :7.5
Listening :7.5
Reading:8.5
Writing:6.5
Speaking:7.0
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
CERTIFICATION AND QUALIFICATION:
Diploma in Midwifery
INSTITUTIONS NAME :Kwadaso SDA Nursing And Midwifery Training College.
RESULTS:(Pass)
YEAR:November2022
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology
RESULTS :(Pass)
YEAR:March,2023.
DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY - MIDWIFERY
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY - MIDWIFERY
KWADASO NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
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